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Zoe Lawson in colonial garb, spinning on a spinning wheel

The Art of Spinning

The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MA

The art of spinning is best learned by the young, and Zoe Lawson has been practicing the craft of spinning by drop spindle and on a wheel since childhood. She shares her techniques while in 18th century garb while illuminating the various methods colonists used to produce their own textiles. All Spring events are included […]

A photo of a smiling white man with earlobe length brown hair, wearing a tricorn had and 18th century clothing, with his hands on his hips. He is shown from the waist up.

The Many Rides of Paul Revere

The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MA

Did you know Paul Revere traveled far from home many times as a courier in the service of the Committee of Safety and the Sons of Liberty? In May of 1774 he travelled to New York & Philadelphia bearing news of the Intolerable Acts. Learn about the details of some of his other trips beyond […]

man sitting at a musical instrument called a hammered dulcimer, chatting with his audience

Hammered Dulcimer Concert

The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MA

Award-winning musician Dave Neiman plays jigs, reels, and Baroque and Renaissance tunes that Paul Revere and his family may have enjoyed.

Two musicians dressed in 18th century clothing playing wind instruments in front of a brick wall. Some onlookers sit on the right side of the image.

Colonial Dance Tunes and Love Songs

The Paul Revere House 19 N Square, Boston, MA

In the guise of itinerant musicians, Al Petty & Deirdre Sweeney perform popular 18th-century tunes such as “Mr. Isaac’s Maggot” and “Jack’s Health” on the penny whistle, flute, fife, & other instruments. All Spring events are included with the price of admission to the museum thanks to generous funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.